Sham Shawarma food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
Sham Shawarma holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 4 December 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 18-20 Cavendish Street, Keighley, BD21 3RG
How it compares in Bradford
A 1 is rare: only 41 of 4,075 rated places in Bradford score this low, about one in 99. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ← Sham Shawarma | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sham Shawarma the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sham Shawarma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2016 |
| Everlast Gyms Keighley Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cavendish (Bar only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Cavendish Lodge Nursery Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Dollie Daydreams Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Sham Shawarma
What is Sham Shawarma's food hygiene rating?
Sham Shawarma has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bradford Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Sham Shawarma safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Sham Shawarma last inspected?
Sham Shawarma was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sham Shawarma?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sham Shawarma compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Sham Shawarma holds a 1. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Sham Shawarma and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bradford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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